League warns Parker for flopping

DALLAS — All-Star point guard Tony Parker became the first Spurs player chastised under the NBA’s new anti-flopping policy, receiving an official warning for what the league deemed an acting job in the first half of Friday’s 122-116 win over Houston.

On the play in question, which can be viewed here, Parker is elevating for a defensive rebound when Rockets guard Toney Douglas extends his hand toward Parker’s back. Parker goes sprawling to the ground on the baseline, and no foul is whistled.

Parker was one of three players warned Sunday, joining Orlando’s Gustavo Ayon and Philadelphia’s Royal Ivey on the NBA’s naughty list. Under the policy instituted before the start of the season, players receive an official warning for the first flopping offense. Subsequent offenses are punishable by fines ranging from $5,000 for the second flop up to $30,000.

If a player violates the policy six time or more, he could be subject to a suspension.

News of Parker’s warning broke after the Spurs held shootaround this morning in Dallas. He was not available for comment.